Test Plan Template

Here are some of the points that needs to be included in the Test Plan:

Table of Contents

1. Project Information
 1.1. Background
 1.2. Feature Complete Date
2. Assumptions and Test Approach
 2.1. Assumptions
 2.2. High Level Test Approach
 2.3. Out of Scope
3. Test Schedule
 3.1. Milestones Tracking
 3.2. Test Milestones Defined
  3.2.1. Milestone 0: Planning
  3.2.2. Milestone 1: Test Plan and Test Cases Creation
  3.2.3. Milestone 2: System Testing
  3.2.4. Milestone 3: UAT
 3.3. Escalation Patch Process
 3.4. Risks and Dependencies
 3.5. Test Status Reporting
4. System Overview
 4.1. Test Type Priority Levels
 4.2. Features to be tested
 4.3. Features Excluded from Testing
 4.4. Backend Testing Approach
5. Bug Reporting Tools and Methods
 5.1. Bug Reporting Tool Strategy
 5.2. Bug Classification Strategy
 5.3. Triage Strategy
 5.4. Bug Closure Criteria
6. Test Environment Needs / Setup
 6.1. Server Details
 6.2. Platform
7. Test Deliverables
8. Release Criteria
 8.1. Test Pass/Fail Criteria
 8.2. Pass / Fail Criteria
 8.3. Suspension Criteria for failed Acceptance Test
 8.4. Resumption Requirements
 8.5. UAT Entrance Criteria
9. Testing Staffing & Training Requirements
Appendix A: Document Change History
Appendix B: Extend Team Members
Appendix C: Glossary/ Definitions
Appendix D: Related Documents/References
Appendix E: Issues

Note: The Test Plan may differ from Project to Project /Company to Company.